THINGS TO SEE AND DO this coming weekend ... The Greyton Book Club Festival ... Wine tasting in Swellendam ... Music at De Hoop ... a weekend retreat at Hearth & Soul at Sandy's Glen ... the Hermanus Food and Wine Fair ... the fashion show at Vintage in Napier ... Slow Potjie in Bonnievale ... come and visit!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
RAWlene workshop in Gansbaai on Tuesday ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/308
3 exciting hours of RAW food preparation! We will be preparing Chia Cereal with Hot Almond Milk, Cinnamon & Fruit , Creamy Pea Soup, Raw Nut Loaf with a Spicy Raw Salsa and Raw Mashed Potatoes, and for dessert a Chocolate Chili Cheesecake
Friday, July 29, 2011
OK MINIMARK are running their regular specials ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/businesses/ok-minimark
From 3 to 7 August there are some GREAT SPECIALS running at OK Minimark in Napier ... chickens, fish, bacon, pet food, vegetables, cheese, flour, beans, cooldrink, tea, creamer, biscuits, cereals ... don't miss out!
Please look out for a missing student ... http://www.theoverberg.com/news/blog.html
A Pretoria mother has made an impassioned plea for the safe return of her son who has been missing for a week IOL News reported ... Duncan Allan, 20 years old, current B COM Investment management student at TUKS. He has brown hair, brown eyes and is 1.9m tall.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
What are you planning to do this weekend? ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/eventlist
The Moroccan Cooking Course or the morning market in Greyton? ... or Margaret's Daughter at the Diamant Teatre outside Swellendam? ... or a leisurely SUNDAY BUFFET at Glen Craig in PringleBay? ... or some purchases at THE WINE BOUTIQUE in Agulhas? ... or some FRESH FISH at Fisn-and-More in Struisbaai? ... LOTS to see and do in the Overberg - COME AND VISIT
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Dinner at Agulhas ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/317
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tension/Stress Release Weekend Retreat ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/316
Alpacas from the Overberg are exhibiting ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/315
Helderstroom Alpacas are showing their AMAZING PRODUCTS for all the world to see in Cape Town ... go and support our Overbergers as they show what we can produce in this part of the world ...http://www.theoverberg.com/gallery/villiersdorp
WATER is the issue for Patrick ... http://www.theoverberg.com/just-a-thought/water.html
Last year Cape Agulhas Municipality lost "Blue Drop" Status READ MORE AS PATRICK ASKS whether anybody is listening to this and what is being done to get us a better score when the next Blue Drop and Green Drop assessment takes place?
Have a GREAT DAY OUT ON THE GOLF COURSE ... http://www.theoverberg.com/news/blog.html
Read about this FUNDRAISING EVENT: play golf and at the same time give your business exposure and help this AMAZING SCHOOL meet the needs of its pupils and make contributions to the Overberg Community (PS - some ex Stormers Rugby players are also involved)
RAWlene workshops are being run in the Overberg ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/308
For more information about workshops in your area (or in Cape Town too) contact us on info@theoverberg.com or Rolene direct on rolene@newbeginningsint.com
Monday, July 25, 2011
Book Club Festival with a difference ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/256
Unlike other literary festivals this unique event will specifically encourage book clubs to GET AWAY, as a group, for a weekend of literary fun in one of South Africa''s most picturesque towns - Greyton
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Checkout the SPECIALS in Greyton ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/greyton/businesses/ag-osman-a-sons-general-dealer
Osman & Sons (General Dealer) have all kinds of specials running till 25 August ... don't miss out ... from cooldrinks to satellite systems, building materials to tools or to copy paper and rain gear ...
Do you REALLY know the Overberg? ... http://www.theoverberg.com/
We all have our favourite shops, restaurants etc ... but it's AMAZING what's on our doorsteps ... find MORE favourites in the town where you live ... SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES as they seek to serve all who live in their area. EXPLORE the shops and places in your immediate vicinity ... you'll be pleasantly surprised at who you meet and what you can enjoy
Murder suspect on the run ... http://www.theoverberg.com/news/blog.html
We were asked to publicize the news of a man who is wanted by the police. He could be anywhere but please be aware and vigilant. If you have seen him or know his whereabouts please contact Inspector Danie Siebert of the Jeffery´s Bay Police Department on 072 720 45 63. Do not confront him as he might be armed
Friday, July 22, 2011
Sick and tired of being "sick & tired" ? ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/308
Take the opportunity on the 2nd or the 17th August to experience Rolene's approach to an eating lifestyle in her that's not just about RAW FOOD PREPARATION but also about understanding other related elements to do with lifestyle. Visit our EVENTS CALENDAR for more information ...
Great tourism initiatives planned for the SOUTHERN TIP... http://www.theoverberg.com/cape-agulhas.html
Support local businesses ... the GREAT places to eat and stay in and around STRUISBAAI & AGULHAS have got some plans in hand to make it even more attractive to stay (or visit) the SOUTHERN TIP of AFRICA ... the place where the 2 oceans REALLY DO MEET, Cape L'Agulhas
Thursday, July 21, 2011
REAL Cumberland sausages ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/eateries/the-fox
THE FOX in Napier is hosting a TRADITIONAL PUB DAY on 29 July ... dont's miss this one for the REAL CUMBERLAND SAUSAGES, toad-in-the-hole and much more! It's happening ALL day but we advise you to book!
Invite friends to "like" and stand a chance of winning ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/bonnievale/wine-cellars-a-farms/bonnievale-cellar
Onthou jy het nog kans om 2 bottels wyn te wen! Nooi 2 nuwe vriende om ook ons bladsy te 'like'. Skryf hul name op die 'wall' sodat ons kan bevestig. Go to their FACEBOOK PAGE http://www.facebook.com/bonnievalecellar
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Happy birthday to the Pavilion! ... http://www.theoverberg.com/news/blog.html
"The Pavilion” retail centre at Bredasdorp has just completed its first year in operation – and the good news, says centre manager Karin Davids, is that it is now attracting up to 800 visitors daily on weekdays and up to 2 400 on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Spare a thought for our dairy farmers ... http://www.theoverberg.com/news/overberg-dairy-industry-in-crisis.html
22 dairy producers in the Overberg area have gone out of business in the last six months, with another 12 dairy farms set to close down soon. This is s because the farmers are not getting enough money for their milk ... read more of Paul's article on our website
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
SLOW POTJIEKOS ... an ideal way to relax ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/bonnievale/wine-cellars-a-farms/bonnievale-cellar
6 August 12 - 3pm enjoy this stylish wine tasting facility, situated in breath-taking surroundings which invite you into Bonnievale to meet the people who pride themselves on their warmth and unpretentious hospitality. http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/299
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Electrical Contractor at the "Southern Tip" ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/lagulhas/businesses/-chiron-electroserve
Chiron Electroserve specialize in servicing and repairing appliances (stoves, microwaves, washing machines, dishwashers and geysers). Stockists of light fittings, bulbs and electrical devices ... registered members of the ECA (Electrical Contractors Association) and can issue certificates of compliance... support local!
Monday, July 11, 2011
SHANNON HOPE is appearing at SUNTOUCHED INN on 15 & 16 July ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/266
Shannon was very successful and well received when she lit up SUNTOUCHED INN in April ... she's back this coming weekend. Don't miss out!
Traditional English Pub Day! ... another FIRST for Napier ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/eateries/the-fox
Great traditional pub dishes with SPECIALS on draught and wines - booking is essential to experience a touch of TRADITIONAL ENGLISH-PUB in the heart of the Overberg ...
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Functional art at RIEK CREATIVE ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/arts-a-crafts/riek-creative-gallery
Ulrich has created another unique and stunning coffee table ... this time A GIANT MATCHBOX. You need to really pop in and see this for yourself.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
"MORI MEMENTO" ... we ALL HAVE TO DIE sometime ... http://www.theoverberg.com/just-a-thought/blog.html
Patrick's JUST A THOUGHT column gives us insight as to how PROPER CONSULTATION with the public should be conducted ... (this is definitely NOT the cell-c method) in relation to the enlargent of cemetry boundaries ...
Friday, July 8, 2011
Proposed Nuclear Power Station ... http://www.theoverberg.com/news/blog.html
A REMINDER ... the Comment Period for the review of the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) closes on 07 August 2011. Please make use of the extended period to review the report and submit comments.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Keep the end of September free for the Children's Festival ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/276
If you're into planning ahead, then don't miss this one ... with all kinds of activities and displays, this will be a SPECIAL EVENT